2009 Ford E-Series Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2009 Ford E-Series.

20082010
Complaints
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
1

Worst 2009 Ford E-Series Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Airbags

Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2009 Ford E-Series.

Airbags
1
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—

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Recalls for 2009 Ford E-Series

1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~3,868 vehicles.

19V432000Automatic Transmission · Power Train:clutch Assembly
~3,868 affected

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2009-2016 Ford Econoline vehicles equipped with a 5R110W transmission, 5.4L engine, and a school bus or ambulance preparation package. A weld within the coast clutch may fail, causing an unexpected loss of drive power.

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2009 Ford E-Series — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 2009 Ford E-Series reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2009 Ford E-Series has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash-related, and 1 recall campaign. The most common issue is Airbags with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2009 Ford E-Series?
Top reported problems: Airbags (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
How safe is the 2009 Ford E-Series?
NHTSA complaints for the 2009 Ford E-Series include 1 crash-related reports, 0 fire reports, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2009 Ford E-Series have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 3,868 vehicles. Recalls are free to fix at the dealer. Always verify by VIN whether the specific car you're looking at has had its recalls addressed.
Should I buy a 2009 Ford E-Series?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Ford E-Series reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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